Soldier Life From PTE Ashby Letter 1914 Dispatch
PTE Ashby writes from the C P R Troop Train August 21 1914 detailing drills at Yam Prince Abseat and river skirmish practice with sections and battalion formations. He notes praise for instructors Lt Col Shannon and Col Sergt R Pearce and describes fatigue from rapid-fire drills and a large departure of reservists to the front at Melfort with a station farewell at Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Abseat
Yam
E.G. Shannon
Exhibition Grounds
Sergt
R. Pearce
Sergt. Major
C.N. R
Foxp
Melfort Company
P. Newport
Melfort Proclaims Civic Holiday for Sports Day
Largely signed petition leads Mayor Hatton to declare a civic holiday in Melfort on Labor Day week to showcase local sports. Duck shooting opens on the 11th, and officials warn city offices may close on Labor Day or noon on the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton
Melfort
False Rumors Of Bank Refusal To Finance Grain Trade
A circulating report claimed local grain buyers faced cash shortages as banks would not advance funds for wheat purchases. Bank officials dismissed the claim as absurd and groundless, noting ample funds and calm business conditions amid rising grain shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Theesse
Kale
Neale
Bank of Commerce
Melfort
Mr. Neale
Wright
Bank of Hamilton
Griffiths
Union Bank
Ananias
Police Court Disposes Several Minor Cases in Week
Maggie Zierzierska sued George Weenofsky alias John Ukew for forty bushels of barley and the judgment was given. Gustav Hanson sued P Grafs for damages to trees. he was awarded 25 dollars and costs. J C Hatson claimed 40 dollars wages from Redman and Dewar. awarded 26.85. W Saunders charged barber Joseph Curry with absenting from service. Curry quit but was ordered to serve the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Zierzierska
George Weenofsky
John Ukew
Gustav Hanson
P. Grafs
Costa
J.C. Hatson
Redman & Dewar
W. Saunders
Jos. Curry
Curry
Band hires Scenic Theatre for charity food drive series
A local band will stage a series of events at the Scenic Theatre to raise food for the community. Organizer Sarah Thane leads efforts with partner venues and volunteers coordinating donations and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scenic Theatre
Sarah Thane
Melfort praised for crop bounty by Saskatoon professor
Professor G H Cutler from the University of Saskatchewan visits Melfort and praises the district's crops as among the best in the province. He notes wheat yields between 40 45 bushels, oats around 40, and potential higher yields if conditions improve, with fat stock visible across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
Prof
Cutler
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Carrot River
G. H. Cutler
University of Saskat
Mr. Sweet
Carrot River Valley
War Session of the Local Legislature in Saskatchewan
An emergency Saskatchewan legislature session is set for Tuesday September 15. M L A G B Johnston of Melfort will travel to Reina the prior Sunday for the opening. The aim is to grant powers for wartime contingencies, likely including a moratorium act to protect those away at war from unmet contracts, with no major contentious bills expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Johnston
M L.A
Melfort
Saskatchewan
Johnston
Reina
Crabapples Grow in Melfort Garden
Mrs. G. J. Greenwood brought a branch from a crabapple tree at Melfort Centre to Tut Moon office. The small but perfectly formed fruit remained undamaged by frost, indicating the trees have never been pruned or cultivated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Greenwood
Tut Moon
Melfort Centre
Black loam for the National Exhibition
R L Fairborn of Toronto requests material for display at the Toronto National Exhibition. A hundred pounds of black loam from the Melfort district was shipped to him to illustrate the rich soil that supports cattle fodder and crops despite a dry season in Saskatchewan.
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R. L. Fairborn
Canadian Northern Railway
Toronto
Canada
Melfort
Great Bisck
Board of Trade
Toronto National Exhibition
Carrot River
See
Dauntless Organizers Form Daughters of the Empire Branch
An enthusiastic meeting in Melfort led to forming a local Daughters of the Empire branch. Mrs McKay and Mrs Montgomery from Prince Albert gave engaging talks. Officers elected include Mrs Tate as Regent and Mrs Shadd as Secretary. over fifty ladies attended. The invitation urged nearby districts to join. Also note chaotic wartime name spellings create local registrar confusion.
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Daughters of the Empire
Melfort
Mies Mies McKay
Montgomery
Princ Albert
B. Tate
Spence
W. Loggin
Shadd. Treas
L. A. Wright
Eva Hawke
Clift
H. Geabom
Wa. Tait
A. KE. Wild
Harry Browne
Frankie Johnston
Regular worship events and Labor Day observance guidelines
The notice lists a Sunday program with morning worship at 11, an evening service recognizing Labor Day, a sermon and music, and indicates the pastor will lead Sunday School and Bible Study at 2:00 p.m. Evening prayers and a 4 o clock session are also noted amid song and hymn references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunday
Sanday
Boys Leaving for Europe This Week
Canadian troops from Valcartier Quebec are set to depart this week aboard transports for the European front. A second contingent may follow soon as recruitment accelerates toward 100000 men. The Melfort unit expresses eagerness to join action at the earliest possible moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valcartier
Que
Europe
Goodwillie
D. Hill
Melfort
Melfort District Appeals for Free Press Attention
A Melfort Board of Trade resolution urges the Winnipeg Free Press to recognize the rich Carrot River Valley district. It notes visiting officials and researchers praised the area’s crops despite a backward year and calls for coverage of Melfort and nearby elevators and feed operations.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Melfort
Prince Albert
Board of Trade
Reginald Beatty
G. B. Johnston
The
Free Press
Dhat
Melfort Board of Trade
Carrot River
Manitoba Free
Gorn Hin
Shellbrooke
Wan
Red Cross Branch Forming In Melfort With Public Meeting
The Saskatchewan Red Cross urges Melfort residents to attend a public meeting at the town hall tomorrow night at eight to discuss forming a local Red Cross branch. G B Johnston outlines aims self management and provincial oversight while stressing wartime aid and fund collection. The move aligns with Canadian Red Cross goals under Toronto head office and Duke of Connaught patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Red Cross Society
G. B. Johnston
M.la
Melfort
Canada
Europe
Red Cross
Theauk Gial
Canadian Red Cross Society
Toronto
Navy
Army
Canmbsa Red Cross Society
Department of Militia and Defence of Canada
British Red Cross Society
Royal
Duke of Connaught
K.G
Canadian Red Crows Society
Town Council Plans One Percent Tax Rebate Bylaw
At a special meeting the town council announced a bylaw to authorize a rebate of one percent on all taxes. The rebate applies to taxes due and the measure will be introduced at the regular meeting Monday night.
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Ashby
Soldier Life
Dominion Agricultural Department
Tlemen
E. F. Wyman
Carter
Melfort Garden
Melfort District
Daunters of the
Ire
Archie Jacobs
Charfeur
Lose Land Co
H Shhindler
Cudworth
Water Bees
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